Glasgow to Edinburgh

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Adults

More than 14 years oldFlights: more than 12 years old

Children

Trains in Germany: up to 14 years oldTrains in France: up to 11 years oldTrains in the UK: up to 15 years oldTrains in Spain: up to 13 years oldTrains in Italy (Trenitalia): 4-14 years oldTrains in Italy (Italo): 2-14 years oldTrains in Belgium/Netherlands: up to 11 years oldTrains in Austria: up to 14 years oldTrains in Sweden: 7-15 years oldFlights: 2-11 years old

Infants

Under 4 years oldFlights: from 7 days to under 2 years old

Flights: Your age at the travel time must be valid for the age category booked. Airline restrictions on under 18s traveling alone. Age limits and policies for traveling with children may vary so please check with the airline before booking.

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SatMay 25

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$11

SunMay 26

$18

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MonMay 27

$18

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TueMay 28

$20

$6

WedMay 29

$20

$4

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$20

$6

FriMay 31

$20

$4

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$18

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$18

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$20

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$20

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$20

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$21

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$20

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$18

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$18

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$20

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$20

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$20

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How to Travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Located just under 70 kilometers apart, the journey from Glasgow to Edinburgh is a popular one for travelers in the United Kingdom. Train is often the fastest method for this journey, with a direct service from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley taking just under an hour.

Glasgow to Edinburgh Travel Comparison

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€6

1:07 h

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€16

0:51 h

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What is the best way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh?

Cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Buses traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh depart from Glasgow's Buchanan bus station and take at least 1:07 h to arrive at Edinburgh's Elder Street bus station. All buses that travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh are operated by National Express with the first bus departing Glasgow at 4:00 a.m. Approximately 34 buses travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh per day.

Fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Taking a train is the fastest way to fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Trains traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh depart from either Glasgow Central or Queen Street train station and take approximately 50 minutes to arrive at Edinburgh's Waverley train station. All trains traveling from Glasgow to Edinburgh are operated by ScotRail with the first train departing Glasgow at 8:00 a.m. Approximately 10 trains travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh per day.

Most popular way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Taking a bus is €10 cheaper on average when compared with taking a train, while only taking 20 minutes longer to arrive in Edinburgh. Buses travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh 34 times per day, while trains travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh 10 times per day. Both trains and buses travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh directly.

Trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Direct trains from Glasgow to Edinburgh depart every 5-10 minutes throughout the day. The journey from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley, the city center stop, takes between 50 minutes and 1 hour, with four stops along the line. Trains also serve Edinburgh Haymarket, approximately a 40 minute journey from Glasgow Queen Street. Both services are operated by Scotrail. Edinburgh Park is a third popular rail station in Edinburgh, also served by Scotrail trains. The journey takes just under an hour from Glasgow Queen Street, with one change at Edinburgh Haymarket. The first Edinburgh bound trains leave Glasgow at about 6:00 a.m.; the last at 11:00 p.m. daily.

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Mon, May 27

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17:351h 10m18:45

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Mon, May 27

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07:15 48m08:03

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Tue, May 28

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05:301h 10m06:40

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Fastest Way to Travel from Glasgow to Edinburgh

Mon, May 27

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07:15 48m08:03

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Mon, Jun 3

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07:15 48m08:03

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Tue, Jun 4

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07:00 48m07:48

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Return Journeys from Edinburgh to Glasgow

Mon, May 27

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08:251h 10m09:35

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Mon, May 27

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07:241h 7m08:31

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Tue, May 28

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17:251h 5m18:30

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Stations

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Glasgow

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the train station and what is the best way to get there?

This station is within walking distance of the city centre and is connected to other parts of the city by public transport.Metro lines Argyle

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